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Sprayway Vihar Jacket Review: Budget GORE-TEX Shell That Punches Above Its Weight

AM6 months ago15 hours ago09 mins

Lightweight Protection Without the Price Tag The Sprayway Vihar Jacket is a budget-friendly waterproof shell designed for hillwalkers, commuters, and general outdoor use. It uses GORE-TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene)—a newer, more sustainable version of the iconic waterproof membrane—combined with a 2-layer construction and Sprayway’s trademark clean design language. Priced around £120–£160, the Vihar targets walkers…

Arc’teryx Atom Heavyweight Hoody Review

AM6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The Arc’teryx Atom Heavyweight Hoody is a high-end, synthetic insulated jacket for cold-weather applications. Design and Construction The Arc’teryx Atom Heavyweight Hoody, previously known as the Atom AR, is made of a combination of 120g, 80g, and 60g Coreloft insulation. This strategic “mapping” ensures that maximum warmth is provided where it’s most needed in the…

Haglöfs Spitz GTX Pro Jacket Review

AM6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Design and Build Quality The Haglöfs Spitz GTX Pro is built with 40D and 70D 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro which achieves the perfect balance between robustness and breathability in extreme conditions. It’s extremely well built with reinforced shoulders, sleeves, and hip for strength against abrasion from gear and rough grounds. Weather Protection The Spitz GTX Pro…

Black Diamond Vapor Helmet Review

AM7 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Black Diamond’s Vapor helmet is the first call for climbers looking for exceptionally light gear without compromising on safety. Design and Build Quality The Black Diamond Vapor helmet is extremely light at 155 grams making it one of the lightest climbing helmets on the market. The helmet features a combination of EPP foam with a…

MSR Hubba Hubba Tent Review: Lightweight Livability for Three-Season Adventures

AM7 months ago2 days ago010 mins

A Modern Classic, Refined The MSR Hubba Hubba has long been a benchmark in the world of lightweight backpacking tents. Now in its latest iteration, it continues to offer a compelling mix of livability, weather protection, and packability—all in a sub-2 kg package. Designed for three-season use, the Hubba Hubba is aimed at solo hikers…

Alpkit Pipedream 400 Review: Ultralight Warmth for Three-Season Adventures

AM7 months ago3 days ago09 mins

The Alpkit Pipedream 400 has long been a favourite among UK-based adventurers seeking a balance of warmth, weight, and value. Designed for three-season use, this mummy-shaped down sleeping bag is built with 750 fill power DownTek hydrophobic down, a DWR-treated outer, and a box-wall baffle construction that maximises thermal efficiency. We’ve tested the Pipedream 400…

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Review: Ultralight Simplicity That Just Works

AM7 months ago2 days ago09 mins

A Classic, Refined The MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is a canister-top stove that’s become a staple for ultralight backpackers, thru-hikers, and minimalist campers. Weighing just 73g and packing down to the size of a lighter, it’s designed for those who want fast, reliable cooking without the bulk or complexity of integrated systems. Now in its…

La Sportiva TX5 GTX Review

AM7 months ago6 months ago04 mins

La Sportiva TX5 GTX should appeal to any user looking to find solid and serious pairs for the most demanding hikes and approachecs. Design and Build Quality The La Sportiva TX5 GTX is a mid-cut, protective approach shoe for hikers and backpackers with heavy loads. This is a robustly constructed shoe featuring nubuck leather uppers,…

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Review: Smoke-Free Campfires with a Sleek, Portable Upgrade

AM7 months ago4 days ago010 mins

The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is the much-anticipated upgrade to Solo Stove’s best-selling original fire pit. This portable, stainless steel unit brings the warmth and ambience of a traditional fire—but without the smoke, mess, or bulk of a conventional pit. Thanks to its double-wall construction and secondary combustion system, the Bonfire 2.0 promises efficient, nearly…

Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX – Winter trail running shoes Review

AM8 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX is a versatile, high-performance trail running shoe that’s designed to take on whatever the trail or weather throws at it. Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX Overview The Pegasus Trail 4 GTX is a successor to the quite famous Pegasus Trail series by adding a waterproof Gore-Tex upper so one…

Arc’teryx Alpha SV Jacket Review

AM8 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The Arc’teryx Alpha SV Jacket is a high-caliber hardshell jacket for heavy weather conditions. Overview The Alpha SV (Severe Weather) is a bombproof jacket and highly protective against the elements. The 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro fabric construction, promises the best waterproofing while remaining very breathable. This has been designed for alpine climbing and skiing at high…

Rab Mythic Ultra Down Jacket Review

AM8 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The RAB Mythic Ultra Down Jacket is renowned for being warm and ultralight. The 900 fill power down in this jacket is some of the finest; it provides the maximum amount of insulation while at the same time keeping the weight very low. Moreover, the design features an additional heat-reflective TILT, or Thermo Ionic Lining…